Landscape Photography Show Episode #42 Shooting at the beach with @115924865466302265389
Learn from one of the most popular G+ landscape and nature photographers, and the @114888971165518552849 Team on Tuesday February 24th at 6 PM PDT/7 PM MDT/8 PM CDT/9 PM EDT.
Share your favorite landscape photograph of the beach. Please only share 1 photo. Maybe one of the panelists will select your photo as the Show Starter and give you a shout out on air!

Join @109596219054914376350 and me on November 1st for a PPE Photo Walk in beautiful downtown NYC!
The Photo Walk will begin at the Admiral David Farragut Monument in Madison Square Park at 3:00 PM and end around 6:00 PM, with stops along the way at other beautiful and iconic Manhattan locations!
All are welcome to attend, including non-photographers. Learn about locations along the way as our knowledgeable guides from Walks of New York lead us through beautiful downtown NYC!
Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with the photography community and get some great shots of New York City while having the chance to take home some truly epic prizes (valued at more than $5000) including:
*NEW @101496661132652292774 X-T1 WR kit with XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens
* NEW Fujifilm X30 Compact camera
* A @114905632772991411436 G-DOCK EV
* A $1,000 USD voucher for @100943160531451419208
* A @111418188450365346768 Ken Kaminesky Signature Edition ‘Master’ Filter Kit
* A Formatt-Hitech Elia Locardi Signature Edition ‘Travel’ Filter Kit
* Four @105285971776767934946 Vouchers for guided tours in NYC or Italy with Walks of Italy
* Two X-Rite i1Display Pros with X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Kits
* Five Licenses for @111931223719713971928 Perfect Photo Suite
* A special giveaway from onOne Software for all participants
Register for the event and be entered in the drawing for prizes at: http: bit.ly/walk-NYC
Use the hashtag #walkNYC when posting to Social Media so we can follow along with your photo shares after the event.
*An Important Note about Prizes:*
You must be registered for the event with your real name as that information will be used to call out the Raffle Prize Winners. Only 1 entry is allowed per registrant and the winners MUST BE PRESENT or the prize will go to the next participant chosen that is present to receive it.

Astronauts Ron Garan and Anousheh Ansari join us for this special AWB Hangout, "Astronomy In the Development of STEM Education". Though often neglected in traditional educational systems, astronomy is an ideal way to present science and other technical fields in schools. With limited resources, especially in developing countries, astronomy offers an accessible "laboratory" in a subject that already fascinates children. AWB's Telescopes to Tanzania is just one example of how astronomy is used to promote science learning and curriculum-building in developing countries. This panel discussion will look at how astronomy has been used for development and the opportunities that remain.
Guests:
Ron Garan is a former astronaut, aquanaut, and test pilot who is also an entrepreneur. He has founded multiple companies and socially-focused organizations. His social media following of 3.6 million makes him one of Google Plus’ “Top 25 Followed”, and a Kred “Top 1% Influencer”.
Anousheh Ansari was a co-sponsor of the $10 million Ansari X Prize for the first private launch of a reusable manned spacecraft, and the first female private space explorer. She is a serial entrepreneur and currently the chairman of Prodea Systems which she co-founded.
Kevin Govender is the Director of the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development in South Africa, which was created to use astronomy to make the world a better place.
Mponda Malozo is an environmentalist in Tanzania who also works with the educational system as a science consultant promotes astronomy through outreach activities. He is the Tanzania Coordinator of the Universe Awareness Foundation and a project manager for AWB's Telescopes to Tanzania.

*Expand to read the story and learn how to join live!*
Three years ago to the day, I stood in front of my computer - a guitar in my hands, songs in my heart, fingers trembling - about to press a button that said, "Hangout". I was still waterlogged with rainy nights of lugging my amps into tiny clubs and tears from the not-knowing-what-would-happen to my dreams.
That night, when I hit "Hangout" you saved my dreams, you saved me. Your faces popped in. We sang all night. Six hours later my heart was six million times bigger and I would never be the same. Every year I want to celebrate that day. I want to thank you face to face. I want to meet back at our special place and sing your praises. It's time for Hangoutiversary III.
*PLEASE, BE CELEBRATED*
So please, meet me on July 16th. Right here, inside the place where we had our virtual first date. Comment back and let me know that you're planning to come, I will organize special circles of you all, so we can rotate the 10 seats and meet and meet and meet again.
I'll sing our songs of celebration. I'll sing new songs of adoration, to you and this crazy world that gives us a chance just when we think maybe it can't. Come with your hopes and your dreams to be amplified and your updates and your friends and families and fantasies. Let's sing 'til our throats go weak and dance in front of computer screens, like the silly beautiful people we know ourselves to be.
*HOW TO HANG*
In case you're new or rusty all you have to do to join this Hangout is:
✪ RSVP a big fat *yes* here.
✪ On Wednesday, July 16th come back to this page when the Hangout starts (6PM Eastern US Time).
✪ You can watch or click "join" to on my page @100974258168375166691!
✪ Don't for get to comment and let me know if you want to join and around what time. I'll be sure to circle you and invite you when you're web-camera-ready!
✪ Come with song requests, stories and even a "dream to amplify". The theme of this hangout is #amplifyyourdreams cause that's what you guys did for me. You turnt it up to 11!
*SRSLY, MESSAGE ME*
Send me a private message or chat or comment to me here if you'd like to arrange a special invite or if you're new and want to join the family and need some tips for getting in. I think I'm going to make invite circles for each half hour, so let me know when you want to join. Everyone's invited. It's really the greatest possible gift, just to let me sing for you and get to know you again and again and again.
*SPREAD THE LOVE*
Share this invite too. Let's grow the family. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine and deserves some showcased virtual face-to-face time.
*XO, Daria*
PS. *CONNECTED BY*
This concert celebration is being supported by our new friends at CO-OP Connected Credit Unions. CO-OP is all about connection, just like our epic House Of Blues Concert, they've partnered up with us to make sure we stay together and keep banking on this amazing feeling we get when we connect through ethernet lines

Come join Popular professional landscape and nature photographer @101145980349117737014 and @115105647022907007398 and the Landscape Photography panel on Tuesday May 20th at 7 PM PDT/8 PM MDT/9 PM CDT/10 PM EDT. From Fieldwork to Finished Image. We will talk about how we use some of the concepts in the field and to create images in all different kinds of conditions, what equipment and post processing software we use to achieve the results. We will give some examples and talk about how we went about creating those images.
Jay's Website: http://www.photographybyvarina.com/ Varina's Website: http://www.photographybyvarina.com/
Visual Wilderness: http://visualwilderness.com/
The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course: http://photographybyvarina.com/ebooks/ulpc
Special Discount Code: To be provided during the show
Be sure to circle the @114888971165518552849 page! We have a new look and a new URL!!
*Share up to 5 of your favorite Landscape photos. Maybe one of the panelists will select your photo as the Show Starter and give you a shout out on air!*
Join the fun on Tuesday May 20, 2014 at 7 PM PDT/8 PM MDT/9 PM CDT/10 PM EDT. See you there!!﻿

Please join @110334215429099763864 (former Google Photos, now with @117754237850316039568), professional photographer @101651096660571767183
and myself for a hangout discussion about how photographers can maximize their exposure through the web and social media. We will have a one hour discussion/hangout talking about all of the various sites and channels for you to maximize and optimize exposure of your work on the web and how best to position yourself and your work online.

Look out interwebs, ain't no LIE, *Country Music Superstar and one of the most recognized voices in Country Tracy Lawrence* is joining @102305380105265755060's Twang'n Gang for a #CMchat Video @115263347034954886450 on Google Plus where you Tweet/FB/G+ questions on Thursday March 27 at 5pPT/8pET. We'll be talking about the World Premiere for Tract's new song *LIE* debuting exclusively on @107646848724268371858!
http://www.cmchatlive.com/tracy-lawrence-lie-video/ ‎

Virtual Photo Walks at Honokohau Hawaii with @114722171656756095824 we have been to this location before and it was so much fun were going back again.
Watch on You Tube http://goo.gl/263u6y
That said Dominic is always finding places and he might surprise us.
#virtualphotowalks

*The Arcanum Photo Critique and Make-Over with @115105647022907007398 @108805430409141907975 @118036378782834084572 and me!* Feb 10, 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET
As we march toward opening the doors to www.TheArcanum.com, you're invited to participate in this special event just for our community!
Through participating in this event our community will get a taste of The Arcanum Experience: Learning through constructive critiques, which is just one of the many things that happen inside the hallowed magical doors!
The Arcanum Photo Critique and Make-Over event is a Google+ Hangout On Air, open to the public, scheduled for Monday February 10th at 7pm.
*To Participate:*
You must submit a single candidate photo by Sunday, February 9th to be considered for the random selection. You can submit any photo to The Arcanum Google+ page at @111508817579086020312 .
Since you already applied to The Arcanum - we truly hope you'll submit a photo to be critiqued. If not, no worries at all! Either way, you can watch the live event! :)
And if you're wondering when the doors will officially open for The Arcanum, the answer is as soon as magically possible! We're doing a test run right now with all the Masters to work out any kinks. Also, we are a _bit_ (!!) overloaded with Apprentice applications, so it will take a while to ramp up. It may be a good opportunity for you to pop over and update your application at www.TheArcanum.com !
Thank you!

http://ugpff.com
Live, interactive and showing in a city near you including New York, Singapore, Wellington, New Zealand, Seattle, Mexico and more.
• Watch great short films and web series.
• Interact with filmmakers live.
• Attend film panels with industry experts.
• Meet other filmmakers and film lovers.
*Seattle Event Information:* RSVP here, limited seats available.
http://www.celebrations.com/rsvp/zh2ne64yk663gwz2f
The 3rd Annual Unofficial Google+ Film Festival in partnership with +SnagFilms, is becoming the world's largest short film and web series festival. Live and interactive, this global event celebrates the best in short cinema from around the world and allows the audience to attend a world class film festival from the comforts of their own home.
The future of film festivals is finally here.

*A fun G+ Hangout show #88 with @109187026428012507334 @118418436905562612953 @104987932455782713675 — talking photography, new apps, and more !!* — Thursday, 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET
We'll start out the show with the giveaway of the $1200 Quadcopter with a 14 megapixel camera that we started last week — be sure to leave a comment at http://goo.gl/2WLOFL to enter!
Then, during the show, we'll talk about Jeremy's new app, OKDOTHIS, and other photo apps and that whole space in general. Since Lisa did Camera+, well she's kind of an expert! We'll also all catch up, share some new photos, and, well, just kinda hangout. And, as usual, we'll be taking live questions through the G+ Hangout! These are three great photographers, and it's always fun just to sit around and talk about photography with people like this, so I'm mega excited.
The four of us are also starting @111508817579086020312 together, so we may touch on that too... There are applications flying in from all over the world not only to be Apprentices, but also Masters. One guy that just applied to be a Master is Benjamin +Von Wong ! He's amazing and just one example. Perhaps during the show, his name will come up and we can show his amazing portfolio at http://www.vonwong.com/
And thanks again to +Peter Giordano for being our awesome host and to +Dave Veffer for being our awesome beardededed producer!

*Join me for the huge G+ Hangout show #88 with +Jeremy Cowart +Lisa Bettany +Thomas Hawk — New Photo Apps and more!* — Thursday, 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET
Live Video at https://plus.google.com/events/c0lhkketdestlhlnr39sht911ac
We'll start out the show with the giveaway of the $1200 Quadcopter with a 14 megapixel camera that we started last week — be sure to leave a comment at http://goo.gl/2WLOFL to enter!
Then, during the show, we'll talk about Jeremy's new app, OKDOTHIS, and other photo apps and that whole space in general. Since Lisa did Camera+, well she's kind of an expert! We'll also all catch up, share some new photos, and, well, just kinda hangout. And, as usual, we'll be taking live questions! These are three great photographers, and it's always fun just to sit around and talk about photography with people like this, so I'm mega excited.
The four of us are also starting +The Arcanum together, so we may touch on that too... There are applications flying in from all over the world not only to be Apprentices, but also Masters. One guy that just applied to be a Master is Benjamin +Von Wong ! He's amazing and just one example. Perhaps during the show, his name will come up and we can show his amazing portfolio at http://www.vonwong.com/
And thanks again to +Peter Giordano for being our awesome host and to +Dave Veffer for being our awesome beardededed producer!

What will happen in 2014? We will be looking ahead to next year in a live video discussion on Friday November 15th. Join Daniel Franklin, editor of The World In 2014 , as he discusses our predictions for the year ahead via a live Hangout. Join our event to view the live discussion from 3pm GMT / 10am ET on Friday and share your thoughts on the year ahead by commenting below.

Live Google+ Hangout: The World in 2014. November 15th at 10am EST / 3:00pm GMT

The panel will share favorite spots for Fall and Winter photo shoot locations.
They will share tips and techniques with back lighting and ideas for holiday card shots!
*Please share your favorite fall and winter shots as we go into the changing season.*
Each panel member will select a photo from the event as a Show Starter
Please circle +Landscape Photography Show so we can comment on your posts! Thank you!
A Fall and Winter Photography circle will be created from the participants checking "yes" or "maybe" to the event and shared.
Share the event and let your friends know about the fun!

Join SmugMug Community Manager @106719979779567208605 and #SmugMugPro @114056084994793924628 for an afternoon of Photography fun, Big Apple style!
We will meet at the Javits Convention Center (where PPE is being held) at 3:30PM on Thursday, October 24th. From there, we will stroll southbound along the Hudson River towards the Meatpacking District, where we will hop on the world famous Highline!
Plenty of SmugMug swag for all in attendance, as well as prizes from SmugMug, X-Rite and many others! Bring whatever camera you have...even if it's just an iPhone or an Android device :)

+Hangout Conversations w/ +matthew rappaport is excited to have a FUN, Funny, Semi Educational Roundtable Conversation with some #awesomesauce Photographers I've met here on +Google+ including +Lotus Carroll +Michael Bonocore +Mark Rodriguez and +Scott Detweiler !
We will chat, cheers, show work and talk some style/craft but focus on the best stuff which is going on photowalks all over the world and meeting other Photographers = Making the EPIC +H.I.R.L. memories!
Take off your lens cap and make sure your FLASH is on because we're gonna have a good time ..on this night! If you have any questions about anything related to my guests, photography, photowalks, +SmugMug , #selfies , art, rock, film, style, love, how to pose, how not to pose or other, BRING EM with you!
Recent Episode Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ljwh5TFmBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlcKSQAPSc&feature=c4-overview&list=UU2GK4NpAYZDhcma_yid3MvQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBjpWkdBAgE

Data blitz is a new hangout (not Hangout On Air), which is hosted by the Science on Google+ Community (http://goo.gl/uhJCN). This monthly hangout will start at 10:00 PM (EDT) on the second Wednesday of each month, and the main goal is to create a platform so researchers can get feedback on their _hot off the press_ research findings and discuss other issues in research, funding, and publishing. There are only two rules. First, to keep things moving, presentations cannot exceed one slide! Second, due to the 10 person limit of hangouts, all individuals who join the hangout will be expected to contribute to the discussion by presenting research or research related issues. RSVP “yes” if you want an invite for the next Science on Google+ Data Blitz.

Happy Hour is a new hangout (not Hangout On Air), which is hosted by the Science on Google+ Community (http://goo.gl/uhJCN). The monthly hangout will start at 10:00 PM (EDT) on the last Wednesday of each month. Grab a cocktail and join us as we discuss recent science findings, our favorite science communities and pages on Google+, and ways to improve the Science on Google+ community. This hangout is open to all of the friendly people in the Science on Google+ community. Be social and stop by and say hi. RSVP “yes” if you want an invite for the next Science on Google+ Happy Hour.

*Upload your photos to this Event on 9/19 or using the #sunsetday hashtag in a public post to celebrate #sunsetday!*
Join us for an exciting 24-hour event as we send summer into the sunset in global fashion. We are asking our Google+ audience from around the world to grab your favorite camera on the evening of September 19 and snap your own unique sunset from your corner of the globe.
We want to see all types of sunsets in a variety of settings; a city skyline, a beach resort, a beautiful countryside, a desert landscape, a dense forest. *Wherever you may be, please share/upload your sunset image with this event page on September 19.* You can also participate outside of this event page by submitting a public photo post and tagging with #sunsetday.
A select number of our favorite photos will be shown on The Weather Channel and accompany a slideshow on weather.com. Other favorites will be posted and rotated through as the cover photo on both +The Weather Channel and the +Google+ Photos Google+ page.
Note: *Only photos uploaded and posted to the event page or associated with the hashtag #sunsetday on Sep 19 will be considered*
We hosted two Hangouts On Air in preparation for Sunset Day. The first hangout focused on the meteorology behind sunsets including the reason behind the beautiful array of colors. The second hangout concentrated on the art of sunset photography. Expert photographers well known to the Google+ community talked about their techniques in capturing the perfect sunset. Links to both HOA videos are posted below.
*HANGOUT SCHEDULE*
1. Monday, September 9: "The Meteorology Behind Sunsets" at 11 am ET with host +Timothy Ballisty (The Weather Channel social meteorologist).
*Guests will include:* Meteorologists +Mike Bettes +Brad Panovich +Jacob Wycoff +Jonathan Erdman +Morgan Palmer +Tim Brice and +Maria LaRosa
*HOA video* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz6Zyz5FT-A
2. Thursday, September 12: "Sunset Photography" at 4 pm ET
*Guests will include:* Photographers +Trey Ratcliff +Thomas Hawk +Karen Hutton and +Nicole S. Young
*HOA Video* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqgUGb0th_A

Hey friends! You're invited to a special Google Hangout to learn about the new Sony QX10 and QX100 lens-style cameras, just announced at IFA 2013.
Joining us will be pro photographer Vivienne Gucwa, who'll be sharing her personal experience with the device and how it's brought her mobile photography to the next level.
Kenta from the Sony Digital Imaging Team will also be with us to speak in-depth about the cameras' features and answer your most pressing questions.
Be sure to come to the Sony G+ page at 10 a.m. PT on Thursday, Sept. 12 to hang with us. See you guys there!

Join +Country Music Chat ~ #CMchat+ for a +Country Music Association #CMAAwards2013 Nomination Reaction Video #CMchat +TWANGOUT Panel on Tuesday September 10th at 10amPT/1pmET
More info here: http://bit.ly/CMAawardsDiscPanel
So far it will be me +Jessica Northey +Bethany Priest Stephanie Bear from +Got Country , +Lydia Picknell from Keepin' It Country Blog, +Scotty Bredin and YOU!!
Let me know if you want to jump in and "join the conversation"!
#CMchat #CMAs #CountryMusic #CMAawards

*Did you hear???*﻿
_Websters included the word *SELFY* in the dictionary_ Oh yes they did!!!
I think this weeks guest is solely responsible for that! Mark is going to walk us through one of his recent creations as well as talk to us about doing the Movie Mashup Theme day on G+
@110573952887886961621 is a graphic designer and visual artist that blurs the lines between photography and reality with his outrageous self portraits and his movie mashup posters. you never know what he will throw at you next in the way of his visual art
The show will stream live right on this event at showtime
YouTube Channel where it will be live and recorded http://bit.ly/14h2GsZ
Live interactive chatroom http://bit.ly/14h1Ts2

Join Mallika Chopra and a knowledgeable panel of experts as they look at the role of intention and other mindfulness practices in living a more meaningful and healthy life. The discussion will help answer questions about how to turn goals and aspirations into reality; understanding the difference between an intention and a goal; and the relationship between intention and other practices that lead to mindfulness such as meditation, prayer, service, and yoga.
Join the Living+ community on Google+ to get updates about the hangout and read articles, watch videos, and participate in conversations leading up to Mindfulness Week on August 19-23. The Chopra Well, Intent.com as well as our expert participants will be moderating the community during the week and posting a variety of helpful information.
The Hangout will be live-streamed on Monday August 19th at 2PM Eastern (11AM Pacific) on The Chopra Well Google+ Page as well as other websites. Check the Living+ community for more info.
Use #summerrefresh for all your posts related to this event!

We're are going to chat about Google+! Topics to be covered Google Authorship, How to create a Google+ post that gets attention and Circle management. This is going to be a beginner level G+ hangout.
If you don't know Sharon, she's one of the founders of this FAB site: http://generationfabulous.com/ Hope you can join us!

*YouTube GEEK WEEK*!
We're excited to invite all geeks to tour the MIT Computational Neuroscience Lab that builds EyeWire, a game to map the brain! Join us for a hangout on air on _Thursday, Aug 8 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET_.
*You'll get to check out our fridge full of brains; see an electron microscope in action; learn what the heck an ultramicrotome is and talk with scientists and developers* about the 150,000+ lines of code that make EyeWire, the game that anyone, anywhere can play to contribute to neuroscience research. Over 70,000 people from 130 countries already do -- join the community and be a part of a revolution in neuroscience!
Scientists will walk you through of Seung Lab + answer your questions in real time.
Leave your comments on the event page. We look forward to showing you around our cozy, crazy home.
Play a game to map the brain at http://eyewire.org/
#geekweek #gaming #neuroscience #brainscience #MIT

Behind the Scenes of a Game to Map the Brain: MIT Neuroscience Lab Tour for YouTube Geek Week

*Want to learn about Masking and Layers? How about some advanced and effective masking using channels? Yeah me too!!*
Come and join us +Jan Kabili , +Ron Clifford and the fun, funny and highly qualified +Claudia McCue .
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Claudia is the author of "Real World Print Production with Adobe
Creative Suite Applications" (Peachpit Press, 2009), and a contributor to a
number of other popular graphic arts books. She is also the presenter for
several Lynda.com titles. When not chained to the computer, she can be
riding her motorcycle on country roads. She swears it’s the cure for
writer’s block.
She spent more than 25 years in real-world print production, and now
specializes in teaching both creative and production professionals how to
use Adobe products without hurting themselves or others.
Claudia is a Certified Technical Trainer, and an Adobe Certified Expert for
Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, and InDesign. Read her blog at
www.claudiamccue.com. Follow her on Twitter:@claudiamccue
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Join us Tuesday August 6th at 9PM Eastern / 6PM Pacific
The show will be embeded right here in the event or you can tune in on my YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/16ewICk
We will be in the live chat on the YouTube Broadcast if you want to join in ask questions.
As always the illustrious +Dave Bell will be with us to help keep everything running well and chatting up a storm :)

Join +Gus Class to learn about the Python quickstart for Google+. We'll show you how to run the sample from https://developers.google.com/+/quickstart/python and talk to a Python expert on how this integration best works for the language.

*Join EyeWire's +Amy Robinson and +William Silversmith for a Special +Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Neuroscience Hangout in honor of +YouTube Geek Week: Brainiac Day*.
Neuroscientists at MIT's *Nobel Prize winning Tonegawa Lab* have implanted false memories in a brain. Their research is currently on the cover of Science.
Study author Steve Ramirez will explain their research and answer your questions live on Tuesday, August 6th at 2 pm ET.
Steve comments:
“Now that we can reactivate and change the contents of memories in the brain, we can begin asking questions that were once the realm of philosophy,” Ramirez says. “Are there multiple conditions that lead to the formation of false memories? Can false memories for both pleasurable and aversive events be artificially created? What about false memories for more than just contexts — false memories for objects, food or other mice? These are the once seemingly sci-fi questions that can now be experimentally tackled in the lab.”
Check out our second Geek Week Hangout on Thursday, Aug 8 at 2 PM: http://goo.gl/EqHLtX

I'm here in Auckland for an event, so I have to move the show a little earlier this week! But we have some great guests -- +Dave Veffer is getting the guest list together now! Be sure to contact him... he's the guy that makes the decisions on this... for sure, +Thomas Hawk and +Jason Law will be there!

Show #85 Pricing and selling prints with Thomas Hawk and more - Join us special time - Monday 6 PM PT, 9 PM ET

*Show #84: Reviewing the NEW SmugMug featuring +Thomas Hawk +Don MacAskill +Chris MacAskill +Karen Hutton +Karen Hutton (TUESDAY 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET)*
New SmugMug? Whatwhatwhat??? When it is announced (same day!), I'll have to update my old, tired SmugMug Review at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/smugmug-review/ ! We all WONDER what the Newness will look like, so why not get together a great group of people to talk about it??
In fact, I moved the normal show one day forward so that everyone could see the big announcement before the show. And yes, we'll be taking LIVE QUESTIONS during the show using the new Hangouts-on-Air questions interface.

@110538600381916983600 ► *❶st Contest*
Theme: *Natural Water Photos* includes all
Seascape-, Waterfall-, River-, Lake- Photos, etc.
by @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
*Contest Rules:*
● Sign in to the Contest with a short comment!
● *Photos must be your own photos and work!*
● Max *10 Photos* per participating Photographer
● Photos must be uploaded to this *❶st Contest–Page*
● Please add @110538600381916983600 & @105124330145456519952 to your circles,
as well as @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
● Post a short own comment to your photo incl. location
● You can also give +1 to your own photo!
● Please be fair and comment also to other photos!
● Please share this ► *❶st Contest* Invitation in your stream!
● Please invite your Google+ Friends and Followers.
● *Don't upload BW-Monochrome Photos!*
There is also a Contest of the Page:
@118354348104191320538
● Don't delete the automatically shared Contest Photos
in your stream! So you will get more +1
*The best 100 ►TOP Photos on Google+◄* will be shared
also at the Page: @110538600381916983600 and in
our Community: *TOP Photos on G+*
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102730381095199131702
*The 3 ►TOP Photos◄* of the *Winners* will be shared also
in the stream of @117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
*All participating Photographers will be incuded in*
*public shared circles of *
@117000139571713536948 & @110806949181190360839
& @110538600381916983600 & @105124330145456519952
*The final decision about the winners is made by an international and independent jury!*
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@109655133541434616383 @107009098215521569646
@112840736235573716407 @115580685364349575355 @114507611997390703788
@102551956772228628364 @112271908611925541359
@102664053835780029639 @105782727431661976037
@104047237564402491584 @105124330145456519952
@101843523903788031573 @105798359393030559274
@117985549028905293535 @103374725189855996747
@112527225704468158520 by @102202857193383470434

Join us for a fun show about *Common Photography Mistakes*. No matter your skill level we've all made some silly mistakes in the past (and continue to make them occasionally!). We'll talk about how to avoid the most common pitfalls and how to fix them in post-processing if they did happen.
We'll also here the guest's most embarrassing photography moment and their G+ photographer discoveries. This week our guests are +Karen Hutton, +Lisa Donchak, +Peter Giordano, +James Brandon, +Laurie Rubin, +Lorenzo Montezemolo and +Curtis Simmons.
Note: This is an online show broadcast live here on G+ and StuckInCustoms.com. You can check your local event time here: http://goo.gl/3KALs
*SHARE YOUR STORY!*
Share your most common photography mistake or embarrassing photography moment in the comments below. We'll pick our favorite one and invite you to join us as a special guest for the show!

Join us for second Hangout on Air as part of our #AroundTheWorld series as we travel around the globe to find out more about different cultures and cuisines from the people who know them and cook them.
*This stop: India*
We'll be joined by
1. Archana Doshi of +Archana's Kitchen. Archana is a food blogger, author, consultant and photographer who focuses on easy healthy Indian vegetarian meals.
2. +Kalyan Karmakar of Finely Chopped, a well-travelled and well-connected food writer and consumer insights specialists who chronicles his food adventures from restaurant reviews and recipes, to everyday experiences.
3. Monika Monchanda of Sin-A-Mon Tales, an ex-corporate cube dweller turned food blogger, consultant and home baker.
4. Sandeepa from Bong Mom, author of the newly released Bong Mom cookbook, Sandeepa aims to share stories of family and Bengali recipes.
Join us as our very own +Josh Strauss moderates a lively discussion on Indian cuisine and its traditions. Have a question for our panelists or thoughts on Indian cuisine? Post them below and tune back in on Thursday, July 19th at 11 a.m. EST to watch the live discussion.

Come with our +Virtual Photo Walks™ Photographer +Don Komarechka as he takes us to see how he plays with photography.
Don will try to cover the following in equal parts showing us the following:
- Flower and garden photography. Playing with light, angles, details, etc
- Insect photography. Chasing bees and butterflies, how to sneak up, and what angles work best. How to light them, too!
- Water droplet refraction photography. This'll be good - making water droplets come to life and showing flowers inside of them.
Don will have some close-up filters we can experiment with on the results of placing them infront of your cellphone camera lens to get close in on the action too. We don't want to leave anyone out of the fun.
To learn more about +Don Komarechka and his photography visit his profile page right here on Google+ where you can also find links to his other web sites http://www.donkom.ca/ .
To learn more about +Virtual Photo Walks™ please visit http://virtualphotowalks.org
Thank you to +John Butterill for organizing these +Virtual Photo Walks™ .
#Photography #photographers #light #flowersphotography #garden #angles #details #insectphotography #beesonflowers #butterflyphotography #waterdropsphotography #donkomarechka #johnbutterill #virtualphotowalks

We're going to have an exciting show! We'll be discussing the Why and How of Storm Chasing, the dangers of storm chasing (especially for amateurs) and how to take photos of large super cells, lightning, etc.
The photo in the event banner was taken by +Kelly DeLay. Kelly will be joining us along with +Curtis Simmons, +Gino Barasa, +James Brandon, +Mike Theiss (http://www.extremenature.com), +Mike Mezeul (http://www.mikemezphotography.com) and +Jim Reed (http://www.jimreedphoto.com). Kelly, Mike, Mike and Jim have many years of experience chasing storms and photographing for Discovery Channel, Weather Channel, National Geographic and more.
As always, you can watch the live video here on G+ (with the new Q&A interface) or engage in the chatroom while watching at http://www.StuckInCustoms.com

*Astronaut @116214152295449083654 Google+ Hangout with Schoolkids in Queenstown, New Zealand!*
Watch LIVE and ask questions at https://plus.google.com/+TreyRatcliff/posts
3 PM PT, 6 PM ET and 10 AM New Zealand time! Check your time in the event above.
This guy Ron is awesome. Not only did he *hang out* on the International Space Station, but he's also beaming right into New Zealand to *hang out* with schoolkids to talk about the awesomeness of space travel! The hangout will be public on Google+, so we'll be able to also take Live questions from kids around the world. So gather up the little ones around you who dream of the sparkling heavens and tune in! :)
Ron will be beaming into Queenstown Primary School - to Mr. Brown's class... where if you look in the class, you might just see little @108833079402412456447 :)

*All Watermark show - Reasons FOR and AGAINST Watermarks - with Miss Aniela and Thomas Hawk - Monday 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET*
This will be a wild show! :)
So, I wrote an article called "Why I Don't Use Watermarks" at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2013/06/25/why-i-dont-use-watermarks/
In return, my friend, the uber-talented +Miss Aniela wrote an article called "Why you SHOULD Use Watermarks" at http://missanielablog.com/why-you-should-use-watermarks
So she's coming on the show and we'll fight it out! :) We'll also have on an attorney, +Christa Laser, and other friends in the mix of it all are +Thomas Hawk +Doug Kaye and +Gino Barasa -- it'll be a great show, and we'll be taking questions live like always.

*Sony NEX vs. Nikon DSLR - Live Interview for This Week in Photography with Live Audience Questions in the new Google Hangouts!*
When: Friday, 3 PM PT, 6 PM ET. (or check the event time for YOUR local time!)
@112604879662105464702 from TWIP will be interviewing me and we'll be taking live questions through the new Google+ Hangout feature. This interview is in relation to the results of The China Experiment, where I dumped my Nikon for the Sony. You can read more about it here http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2013/05/09/the-china-experiment-dumping-nikon-for-sony/ (at least, until I publish the final analysis, which I will shortly before the interview).
If you haven't used the new Live Questions feature wit Hangouts, this is a great chance. It's really easy and fun... you can ask me anything... even "beginner" questions are just fine - this will be a blast! :)

The July #FirstFridayArtWalk is here!
It is open to all. Whether you are an artist, or simply an art lover, there is a way for each and every one of us, who wishes to, to participate.
*The June First Friday Art Walk will be held on Friday, July 7, 2013.*
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How it works:
To participate, please join our community, Google+ First Friday Art Walk: https://plus.google.com/communities/117542371460000181203
Artists, simply share work of your own, a painting, a drawing, a sculpture, an illustration, to the Community and add the hashtag #FirstFridayArtWalk. Of course, you are also welcome to use the hashtag on your own profile. The Art Walk is open to non-photographic work, in traditional, and digital media.
Art lovers and artists alike are welcome to reshare the work of other artists with the #FirstFridayArtWalk hashtag as well, both to the Community and to your own circles. This way, we should be able to get a flurry of art circulating in everyone's stream.
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing your work! Please feel free to invite artists and others that you feel may be interested in this event. :)

The July #FirstFridayArtWalk is here!
It is open to all. Whether you are an artist, or simply an art lover, there is a way for each and every one of us, who wishes to, to participate.
*The June First Friday Art Walk will be held on Friday, July 7, 2013.*
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How it works:
To participate, please join our community, Google+ First Friday Art Walk: https://plus.google.com/communities/117542371460000181203
Artists, simply share work of your own, a painting, a drawing, a sculpture, an illustration, to the Community and add the hashtag #FirstFridayArtWalk. Of course, you are also welcome to use the hashtag on your own profile. The Art Walk is open to non-photographic work, in traditional, and digital media.
Art lovers and artists alike are welcome to reshare the work of other artists with the #FirstFridayArtWalk hashtag as well, both to the Community and to your own circles. This way, we should be able to get a flurry of art circulating in everyone's stream.
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing your work! Please feel free to invite artists and others that you feel may be interested in this event. :)

*On May 23, at 12:00 p.m. EST*, join our #ArtTalk with *Jeff Rosenheim*, Curator in Charge, Department of Photographs, at *The Metropolitan Museum of Art* and *write your questions on this page* so that we can ask them during the live!
Rosenheim will discuss photography during war time in relation to the Met’s current exhibition “Photography and the American Civil War.” The talk will focus on why the American Civil War itself was a boon to the emerging field of photography and the evolving role of the camera during the nation’s bloodiest war.
Watch the recorded talk here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdlrY2BLCBs

+Karen Hutton will be doing a +Virtual Photo Walks™ in San Francisco. Karen and some friend will be showing us the same general area that +Trey Ratcliff will be walking in real life later that same day.
If you're in the San Francisco area connect with Trey and everyone else and a photo walk that will fun for sure. It you're not in the San Francisco area please feel free and join us for this +Virtual Photo Walks™ with +Karen Hutton .
+Karen Hutton has done many +Virtual Photo Walks™ for our community in the past and they are some of the best virtual FUN you can have.
SPECIAL NOTE:
+Karen Hutton will do her best to join +Trey Ratcliff for his photo walk in real life later that same day if all of the technology, signal strength and bandwidth in the San Francisco area is good.
*It will be a fun day for sure.*
+Karen Hutton walk start at 7:00 PM est
+Trey Ratcliff walk will start at approximately 8:30 PM est
*WATCH VIRTUAL PHOTO WALKS LIVE*
*Watch it LIVE here:* http://www.youtube.com/user/virtualphotowalks/live
Please note:
1.) If +Virtual Photo Walks™ hangout on air is *NOT LIVE* this link will bring you to the Virtual Photo Walks YouTube Channel.
2.) If +Virtual Photo Walks™ hangout on air *IS LIVE* you will see the live broadcast.
3.) There may be a short delay from when the hangout on air goes live to when it is view able on the YouTube Channel. Please be patient and *enjoy the FUN!*.
#virtualphotowalks #virtualphotowalk #photowalk #SanFrancisco #KarenHutton #TreyRatcliff

*The Science of Photography*
Digital photography offers amazing flexibility to capture and modify images. But how does the science of photography actually work? What are the basic principles of light, and how do they affect how photographers shoot? How do different cameras and lenses capture images differently? And how do software tools change the way those images are ultimately viewed?
Come to this Hangout On Air with +Trey Ratcliff, the world-class photographer whose work is displayed at StuckInCustoms.com. He will be interviewed by +Robert Scoble, well-known blogger, technology analyst, and amateur photographer, as well as our very own Google Student Ambassadors. Here's your chance to learn about the science behind those amazing images.
Have questions for our guests? Post comments on Google+ with #GSF2013.
Tuesday, May 7, 2:00PM PT / 4:00PM CT / 5:00PM ET / 2200 GMT / 2300 CE / 900 NZT (8 May)
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*Find out more about the #GSF2013 Hangout series:* goo.gl/H0pNq
*Official Google Science Fair website:* http://goo.gl/FU1hy

We have a great crew in to talk about all this stuff. We'll get started with the fun news about the free Google Glass giveaway - cool! Also, we'll be sharing new photos, Google+ Discoveries, and more!
And even better, we have LIVE CHAT that is embedded on http://www.StuckInCustoms.com during the live broadcast. The chatroom maxes out fast, so be sure to get in when the show starts!
Join us -- the fun crew will include +Thomas Hawk +Brian Matiash +Frederick Van Johnson +Sara Byrne +Nicole S. Young +Mike Wiacek +Dylan Howell !

This is a fun topic - why you can stop worrying about gear so much and focus more on the post-processing. Joining me are my friends +Thomas Hawk +Karen Hutton and +Gino Barasa... and maybe a few more!
I'm back in New Zealand from San Francisco and ready for the next hangout show! We also have live chat now (!!) during the show... this has been one of the biggest requests. You can see it embedded alongside the live video player on http://www.StuckInCustoms.com .
I'll be back in the SF area soon for Google I/O. Maybe I'll also plan a fun public photo event while there... +Thomas Hawk and I will talk about it during the show... all ideas are welcome! :)

In honor of *World Art Day* on Monday, April 15, at 1:00 pm EST, *learn about multimedia in the arts from an expert at The Metropolitan Museum of Art*. In this new #ArtTalks episode, guest speaker *Christopher Noey*, General Manager of Media Production, Senior Producer, will discuss the Museum’s yearlong *web series 82nd & Fifth* (http://goo.gl/jVKG9) along with other multimedia projects from the Met, such as Connections (http://goo.gl/W0fqf). As director of the series, Chris’ talk will focus on the making of 82nd & Fifth and the importance of multimedia in the arts.
Write your questions on this event page and we will ask them during the hangout.

@108595299975404341987 brings together Artists, Musicians, Photographers, Personalities, & all sorts of fun and interesting people from around the world each Friday for a hangout and is one of the largest & longest running shows on G+. This week we have some fun people joining us including Photographers @102476152658204495450, @104723167398398004122, @107430862196617669986, @117543472495647666878, @100741886359727995612, & @102691005290181713701. Photographer & Writer @110008116244179984313 who works with @100069411030829210904. Visual Artist @103958441795544241153. Our Special Musical Guest will be @106041114769512924179 of @115923573643670883559 !
The show will be embedded on this event where you can watch and chat with us and other people watching the show, the recording will be available immediately afterwards. You can get reminders about the show if you RVSP by saying you're "Going". @111188574736819390850 & I are excited!
You can watch previous episodes here: http://goo.gl/ceHtH
The show is embedded above.

TSBW Variety Show #54: Photographers, Fun, & Live Music from Rachel Koller ! (On Air Hangout)

Join us! I'll be announcing a new big event in Japan at the end of the week at the Google HQ in Tokyo! Also, we'll be catching up with +Thomas Hawk +Cali Lewis +Clayton Morris +Gino Barasa and +Erica Joy on the latest photography news... full-rez photos on Google+... Comment-ranking changes on Facebook... backing up on the road and more! :)
If you have live questions, come to http://www.StuckInCustoms.com and see the embedded player! :)

This'll be a wild show with all kinds of peeps. First we have the +Kate Russell from the BBC. She has a new book out called +WorkingTheCloud that we can talk about. Kate and I have a long history -- she ran a special on the BBC about StuckInCustoms.com about FIVE years ago, and that got us a huge following from the UK and other commonwealth countries! So I owe her a big one! Also joining us are +Brian Matiash who just joined Google and runs the Photos Community. We'll talk about that and what he is working on... and pepper him with ideas! +Thomas Hawk and +Gino Barasa will help out with that... and we'll see what they're up to. And last is "That Amazing Snowflake Guy" +Don Komarechka ! We'll be seeing a bunch of his photos too...
As always, you can ask questions live and interact via Google Moderator that we will run live on http://www.StuckInCustoms.com
See you LIVE Monday Night at 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET ! :)

+Virtual Photo Walks™ at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary with +Michael Tucker showing us the Lorekeets feeding, the Koalas, Kangaroos/Wallabys and maybe we can find the resident crocodile.This is a hangout on air. Thursday at 5pm Eastern Time USA events glitch? It has been reported.
With hundreds of native Australian animals on display in natural bushland and rainforest settings, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary provides a rare opportunity to see and experience amazing native wildlife.

First Lady Michelle Obama is kicking off a nation-wide tour to celebrate the third anniversary of Let’s Move! and you’re invited!
On March 4th, the First Lady will join her first-ever +Google+ Hangout to discuss Let's Move!, her initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential. Mrs. Obama will join families from around the country in a virtual conversation moderated by Kelly Ripa, co-­host of +LIVE with Kelly and Michael.
Tune in to the First Lady’s Hangout live on the White House Google+ Page or Let's Move YouTube channel at 11:10 a.m. ET on March 4th.
#firesidehangout #LetsMoveTour #letsmovehangout

Having trouble watching the event? Try watching directly on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8LI5JiWEfs
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Have you ever asked a question to someone in space? No? Well now’s your chance. In a first for the agency, NASA will host a Google+ Hangout live with the International Space Station on Feb. 22 from 10:30 a.m EST to 11:30 a.m. EST. Google+ Hangouts allow people to chat face-to-face while thousands more can tune in to watch the conversation live on Google+ or YouTube. This unique opportunity will connect you, our fans, with astronauts living and working on the orbiting laboratory 240 miles above the Earth.
During the event, several video questions will be selected and answered by astronauts on the space station and on the ground. Additionally, NASA will ask real-time questions submitted by our followers on Google+, Twitter, and Facebook.
Unique and original questions are more likely to be selected. You can view the Hangout live on the NASA Google+ page or the NASA Television YouTube channel to watch the astronauts answer the questions.
SUBMITTING REAL-TIME QUESTIONS
To ask a real-time question during the event on Google+ or Twitter, please use the hashtag #askAstro. You can also post a comment on a thread on NASA’s Facebook page that will open for questions on the morning of the event.
WATCHING THE GOOGLE+ HANGOUT
To join the hangout, and for updates and opportunities to participate in upcoming hangouts, visit NASA's Google+ page at http://plus.google.com/+NASA.
During the hangout, astronauts Kevin Ford, Chris Hadfield and Tom Marshburn will answer questions and provide insights about life aboard the station. Station crews conduct a variety of science experiments and perform station maintenance during their six-month stay on the outpost. Their life aboard the station in near-weightlessness requires unique approaches to everyday activities such as eating, sleeping and exercising.

That's right, ladies and gentlemen. There will be a Google+ hangout on air from the International Space Station. Learn more here: http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2013/feb/HQ_13-042_ISS_Google_Hangout.html

In his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his plan for a thriving middle class and a strong America. The President's plan focuses on making America a magnet for jobs and manufacturing, equipping every American with the skills they need to do those jobs, and ensuring that hard work leads to a decent living.
On Thursday, February 14th, President Obama will join the latest in a series of "Fireside Hangouts" – a 21st century take on FDR’s famous radio addresses – to talk about his State of the Union Address. During the +Google+ hangout, the President will answer questions from Americans across the country about the issues and policies laid out in the speech.
Watch the hangout live on Thursday, February 14th at 4:50 p.m. ET on the +The White House Google+ page, at http://youtube.com/whitehouse, and at http://wh.gov
Learn more about the State of the Union, then share your Citizen Response at http://wh.gov/SOTU
#firesidehangout #SOTU

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, two of film’s biggest comedy stars, are now its most unexpected interns in their new movie, “The Internship.” Join Vince and Owen in a live Google+ hangout hosted by Conan O’Brien on Wednesday, February 13 at 11am PT to get the inside story about their latest comedy and be the first to view the trailer.
For a sneak peek at what’s in store, check out Vince and Owen in the video, and submit your questions for the comedy duo using #TheInternship

This is a very popular topic that we've never addressed, so we have brought in a great cast of characters! Here's an article to get you started thinking about the subject from +Alfie Goodrich at http://japanorama.co.uk/2013/01/23/on-being-a-photographer-todays-thoughts/
Joining me will be Alfie, +Clayton Morris , +Nicole S. Young +Gino Barasa +Scott Jarvie and +Melvin Little ! :) We'll be taking live questions all along the way -- see you soon, Monday night 7 PM PT, 10 PM ET! :)

*JUICETIME : 11:00AM(EST)*
*Please Note: Viewers, please follow this link to get the Event's start time in your local time-zone* : http://bit.ly/149z4yX
Nutritionist, +meghna sharma from Delhi, India is juicing her way right into your homes with another great show on Juicing and this time she is going to share with us two wonderful *Vitality* juicing recipes. *Here are her recipes for Saturday's show*: http://bit.ly/149Ab1r
^Watch LIVE on the Event's page, or on +Larry Fournillier's profile page*.

Everyone gets overwhelmed throughout the year. As part of +SELF Magazine 13 Resolutions for a Better 2013 series, +Mallika Chopra (Founder of Intent.com, daughter of +Deepak Chopra ) of +The Chopra Well will host a hang-out on air to discuss how to find your inner Zen, calm your body, quiet your nerves and try meditation (no chanting necessary). It begins this Wednesday, January 16 at 2PM EST/11AM PST. Fellow panelists will include: +Gabrielle Bernstein (The New York Times Bestselling author of May Cause Miracles) +Gretchen Rubin (Author, "The Happiness Project") +Get Some Headspace (Andy Puddicombe, former Buddhist monk) +martin shervington (Executive coach and marketing consultant) +Soren Gordhamer (Founder of Wisdom 2.0 conference). Remember to use the hashtag #13for13 if you want to ask questions or follow the entire series!!!

Whether you're finishing up your applications or just beginning to think about life after high school, you might have questions about the college admissions process.
To help, The Princeton Review and Google+ have teamed up with seven top colleges to offer College #AdmissionsWeek, a series of Google+ Hangouts on Air (live video chats) running Monday, 12/17 through Friday, 12/21.
The program will launch Monday at 5pm EST / 4pm CST / 2pm PST on The Princeton Review’s Google+ page with a Hangout on Air featuring representatives of the following colleges:
+Binghamton University Undergraduate Admissions
+Dartmouth
+Duke University Admissions
+Penn State University
+Temple University
+USC Admission
+Washington University in St. Louis
The college reps will discuss several topics, including standardized test preparation, applications, financial aid, and scholarships. Their discussion will be moderated by Robert Franek,The Princeton Review's Publisher and author of _The Best 377 Colleges_.
Also, throughout the week, the colleges will host additional Hangouts on Air on their Google+ pages. These events will allow professors and currently enrolled students to discuss their school's academic strengths and campus life. If you'd like to join any school-specific Hangouts, please enter your info here: http://goo.gl/g4lTY. If you can't join live but still want your questions answered, please add them in the comments below!
Check out the participating schools' Google+ pages for further event info. And be sure to return to The Princeton Review's Google+ page (goo.gl/E35gK) on Monday for the #AdmissionsWeek kick-off!

The Princeton Review Kicks Off "College Admissions Week" (12/17–12/21) on Google+ with 7 Top Colleges!

A great show! @104987932455782713675 @103519655975029093996 @118351515323229708433 and @103155291053045215105 will join us for a good old-fashioned hangout. We'll see what everyone is up to and catch up with what's been happening lately in the world of photography )and our own little worlds)...
As always, we'll be taking live questions via Google Moderator... you can watch live here in Google+ or embedded at http://www.StuckInCustoms.com
Starting LIVE at 6 PM Pacific, 9 PM Eastern. Moved an hour earlier due to scheduled Google Hangouts and Youtube maintenance tonight.

Great Live Hangout #60! Gordon Laing from CameraLabs, Thomas Hawk and more!

*You, Me & A LIttle Music History!*
Join me - virtually - on November 29th for a very special live in-studio, interactive Hangout Concert from Times Square in New York City!
*How To Join The Hangout!*
★ RSVP Right Here!
★ Circle @109766514680275896293 They're our gracious Hangout Hosts
★ Be a VIP by commenting below! I'll add you to my early-invite VIP circle!
★ We'll rotate the Hangout seats to get as many people in as possible!
★ Global Start Times: http://bit.ly/QbrDDv
*Tell Me More...*
I have a feeling this virtual, interactive, multi-dimensional concert will be another amazing night to remember and share together! We'll have cameras, lights, lots of songs and tons of action!
This is the launch of a new series of Hangout Event Series by +Stonehenge NYC and I'll be singing and hanging with you from world-famous KMA Recording Studios where everyone from Whitney Houston, to Karmin to Jay-Z have laid down their tracks!
And our secret(ly awesome) undisclosed location has been revealed! It's The Brill Building - where hit songs have been written and recorded generation after generation. The walls are singing with music legends past and now you and me will be a part of it's storied history! Woop! :)
*One More Surprise* is on the way... Something special for everyone joining the Hangout... I can't wait to light up New York City with you... More deets to come ;)
XO, Daria

Daria & You ★ In-Studio Concert From Times Square ★ Live At Stonehenge NYC

*Micro Four Thirds Cameras* - A special Hangout event!
*Trey's Variety Hour #56* - subscribe for free on www.YouTube.com/stuckincustoms
We'll have on @103519655975029093996 to talk A LOT about these cameras and what they're all about. Even my producer for the show @114092052797730247075 is getting one of these cameras! We're putting together a few other guests right now too...
I think "Micro Four Thirds" might just be the *worst name ever* for a class of cameras. But after you get over that hopelessly confusing fractional name, you may find this is a light, quick, mobile system that will fit your lifestyle. No more carrying around giant iron and lenses to take good photos needed!
#1 Question We Get: How Can I Be on the Show!?!?!?
Answer: Contact @114092052797730247075 - he is the gatekeeper for all-things.

Join author, blogger and all around social media evangelist Jeff Jarvis for our first virtual Big Tent event. We'll be discussing the latest developments in global copyright reform, looking at issues like ancillary copyright in Germany and Jeff's proposal for a creditright.
The Hangout will take place at 1:30 PM London time.
Post any questions, including where you're from, that you'd like Jeff to answer during the Hangout.

Come subscribe at http://www.youtube.com/stuckincustoms to get it first! :)
We'll be talking about Burning Man, sharing photos, and talking about the experience. A few of the people joining me are @111003556598334391541 , @100968313568314999910 , @114998627715194061340 , @112471890387110967375 @112063946124358686266 and @103155291053045215105

*Tonight's the night you won't want to miss!*
@103155291053045215105 and me will be co-hosting for @105237212888595777019... who's off making top secret preparations for Burning Man. (I can just hear the mad scientist chortles from behind the closed lab doors!)
*Where*: @105237212888595777019's stream, or right here on mine.
*When:* 7pm PT / 10pm ET... Your World Time: http://goo.gl/QV35v
This evening Gino and I welcome @113464569897311842405 @108754876637319675927 @102811546740518776670 @108705174211639807508 @117681034834791918293 and @102384669117825357195, along with our super support stars @114092052797730247075 and @105248484118148978714 to talk about "Art, Inspiration & Point of View".
It's going to be a wonderful revelation into some stunningly marvelous creative minds! Not unlike the photo above. HehHeh.
"Welcommmmmme to the inner sanctum!"
I hope you can join us!

Join us with @100986389497254173014 on Wednesday, August 15th at 12pm EST for a Google+ Hangout and talk to the man himself!
Have a question for Tony? Ask here! Want an invite to the Hangout? RSVP and make sure you've added @104111246635874032234 to your circles.
In the meantime, check out what Tony's been up to and what's coming up with his new tour at http://AnthonyBourdainOnTour.com

I can't wait for this great event! I'm flying from New Zealand to New York and a few hours after landing, I'll see you here. It'll be great fun!
*What to bring:* ANY Camera, even mobile phones. And yes, if you have a tripod, you can bring that too. They can't stop all of us!
*Who to bring:* It's a family-friendly event, so bring your photo-curious kids, friends, or anyone!
*When:* Aug 14th starting at 6PM New York time! The sun sets at 7:54 PM that day.
*Cost:* Free. All my PhotoWalks are free as a way to give back to all of you that have given me so much. These photowalks are simply a great celebration of photography.
"Where:" We'll start in the WTC area and end up in Battery Park. Here is more exact info below:
Google Map Spot: http://goo.gl/maps/PEdHO
24 Cortlandt St
New York, NY 10006
If you do streetview and look across the street from Century 21, there is a long wall where we can meet: http://goo.gl/maps/Kauff
*Sharing Afterwards:* Attach your photos to this event And/Or use the tag #TRNewYorkPhotowalk
Thanks to @108531255239680225213 for helping me out with this! Also, maybe my friend @114092052797730247075 can help me set up for the @106837773805813749834 so that we can get even more people to join in the fun!

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes..... After an overwhelming response to our Spring & Summer Ball last year we have decided to hold both celebrations again this year; firstly in May, usually the first sunny days of the Summer, and again in August at the height of Summer.
You will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne Cocktail to enjoy on the terrace, hopefully in the sunshine, followed by a delicious four course dinner full of fantastic Cumbrian summer fayre. Following dinner there will be entertainment from salsa band ‘La Tinto Bros’ and dancing until midnight. The La Tinto Bros are a dynamic trio, all originating from South America. They play a variety of styles from background Latin jazz music to loud salsa party tunes. In their repertoire they have the sounds of the most popular Latin American tunes & many rhythms like BossaNova, Bolero, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Salsa, Merengue & more. Their set list includes popular English songs blended with Latin rhythms.
The date of our Summer Ball will be in August 2012, the evening is priced at just £39 per person which include the food and the entertainment.
To book or for further information please call 0844 502 7587

To celebrate the landing of NASA's Curiosity Rover - the Mars Science Laboratory - we'll be running a special live hangout.
In conjunction with @106911959181067745693. We'll have all your favorite space/astronomy journalists on hand to discuss the mission in depth, and celebrate the landing live, when it happens. Join Fraser Cain, @109036978092446954908, @108952536790629690817 and @102887292457967781591 for this special event.
Over the course of this 4-hour Google+ Hangout on Air, we'll interview members of the Curiosity team live in the hangout, as well as other special guests from the @111419948721791453320 and the @108759765804984663877.
@109479143173251353583 and @107051665537162034944 will be on location at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to interview members of the engineering team, and show you what it's like to be at NASA during this amazing moment.
We'll update this event as we lock down more of the guests and participants. See you there! You can follow the hashtag #marshangout
(this will replace our regular Sunday night @100902337165997768522)

Another episode of my fun weekly show! I will have joining me photographers @117681034834791918293 and @113141491911286106535; @116594199576805510790 of Google+ Photos; @116825083494890429556 of Chefhangout.com who might be showing us something with bacon; @116315897040732668413; and special musical guest @101465854435804471513 ! Chatroom: http://blyve.com/event/4a3c1850c129da5c7d060000
The episode will be broadcast on my G+ stream: http://goo.gl/K9ICs and the video and recording will be posted to this event.

I'm here in the big city, baby! There is something about this place that just makes me restless… it's like that living pulse that seems to throb through the streets just gets inside of you and doesn't stop. I *love* it!
So, while I'm not sleeping much and sucking up everything I can, I figured I couldn't let my visit go by without a photowalk, and some of my local (super awesome) friends agreed. I know this is last minute notice, but sometimes that's just how it goes. So grab your cameras/phones and join me along with @108906879763321014176, @114056084994793924628, & @108527329601014444443 as we enjoy one another's company while doing what we love and do best. :)
We'll meet at the High Line entrance on 16th at 5:15 and start walking at about 5:30. Rain gear optional. See you all there! :D

The Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games is almost here!
We can’t wait for the celebrations to begin. But the Olympics isn’t just for those inside the Olympic Stadium in London – it’s for everyone to enjoy wherever you are in the world.
We want you to join in and show us how you’re celebrating the start of the Olympic Games.
We’ve created this Event on Google+ to bring the pictures of your Opening Ceremony parties (and some from the Stadium too!) together in one place. Wherever you are in the world, simply join this Event and upload your pictures via Android, iPhone or the web.
// What you need to do now
Tell us you’re ‘going’ to the event by clicking the blue 'Are you going' button above and selecting 'Yes'. Then download the Google+ App to your Android or iPhone and sign in with your Google Account details.
Share this event with others who you’ll be celebrating with!
// What you need to do on Friday from 7.30pm
On the evening of the Opening Ceremony you'll be able to add photos and comments.
Android: Open the Google+ App, select Events, then click the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony Event. Check in, and enable Party Mode (http://goo.gl/ziNdk). Then use the camera as usual to take photos of your celebration. These will upload to the Event page.
iPhone: Open the Google+ App, select Events, then click the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony Event. From there, click the Camera icon in the bottom right hand corner and take photos of your celebration. These will upload to the Event page.
Web: Click the red “Add Photos” button at the top of this page, and upload photos manually to the Event page through the interface.
Please note: This is a family-friendly event. Inappropriate photos or comments will be removed. For more information, please refer to our Moderation Policy (http://goo.gl/s7LvC).

This is the official page for this awesome event. Led by myself (Alan Shapiro and Sharon Strandskov were there in spirit :) )
The meeting up point is Columbus Circle at 1:00 pm.
We have a nice path planned that will include several really beautiful locations throughout Central Park including (but subject to change): The Mall (and Literary Walk), Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Shakespeare's Garden, Strawberry Fields and Belvedere Castle!
We also have some fun ideas up our sleeves for everyone that will utilize this event page space (particularly the shared album).
Bring your walking shoes and a smile. This walk is open to everyone with or without a camera. Even if you don't have a camera but just want to come and celebrate, feel free! This event is all about celebrating the awesomeness of G+ on its one year anniversary! :)
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#gplusanniversary #gplusanniversarynyc

"All goes to show that the soul in man is not an organ, but animates and exercises all the organs; is not a function, like the power of memory, of calculation, of comparison, but uses these as hands and feet; is not a faculty, but a light; is not the intellect or the will, but the master of the intellect or the will; is the background of our being, in which they lie—an immensity not possessed and cannot be possessed. From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"All goes to show that the soul in man is not an organ, but animates and exercises all the organs; is not a function, like the power of memory, of calculation, of comparison, but uses these as hands and feet; is not a faculty, but a light; is not the intellect or the will, but the master of the intellect or the will; is the background of our being, in which they lie—an immensity not possessed and cannot be possessed. From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is what my sister texted to me last week upon getting some disappointing news from her neurologist.

My sister Amy has been dealing with brain cancer for many years. She was given another 3 month break after undergoing a year and a half of chemo. She had her brain scan last week to evaluate the tumor and in Amy's words it's "not good". The tumor has grown considerably in those 3 months, faster than ever before. She will be seeing the specialist in NYC asap for further evaluation. Any and all prayers and healing thoughts are welcomed ;) It really does mean a lot to Amy! Thank you xo

#PrayersforAmy ﻿

Never underestimate the power of prayer...

"I could use all the prayers I can get right now. ;) " - Amy

This is what my sister texted to me last week upon getting some disappointing news from her neurologist.

My sister Amy has been dealing with brain cancer for many years. She was given another 3 month break after undergoing a year and a half of chemo. She had her brain scan last week to evaluate the tumor and in Amy's words it's "not good". The tumor has grown considerably in those 3 months, faster than ever before. She will be seeing the specialist in NYC asap for further evaluation. Any and all prayers and healing thoughts are welcomed ;) It really does mean a lot to Amy! Thank you xo

Ron Garan, astronaut, while floating in space, recalls looking back at our blue dot and marvelling at the beauty of our Earth. With our shrinking borders and increased technologies, why can't we collaborate globally?

While on his stint on the International Space Station this former fighter pilot saw how fifteen nationalities worked together to put a few humans into a sustained environment in space.

This is his Orbital Perspective.

His newly released book explores how the notion of Orbital Perspective can work for us on Earth. Ron is joined by:

Fellow astronaut and co-sponsor of the Ansari X-Prize for the first privately funded spacecraft, Anousheh Ansari.

Author Frank White, whose Overview Effect (now in its third ediction) chronicled the life-changing experiences of our early astronauts in viewing the Earth from space, and whose Overview Institute is working to use that experience to better life on Earth.

Mike Simmons, Founder and President of Astronomers Without Borders, which works to connect people and create collaboration based on our common heritage of the night sky.

Join our discussion about how important it is use the Orbital Perspective here at home.

Send questions ahead of time to info@astronomerswithoutborders.org or on the Google+ event page during the program.

“We're all vulnerable. Mix the wrong feelings together, the right kind of bad with the wrong kind of good, and you'll wind up with a total breakdown.” -Caterpillar from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)

“We're all vulnerable. Mix the wrong feelings together, the right kind of bad with the wrong kind of good, and you'll wind up with a total breakdown.” -Caterpillar from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)

“Even a stone, and more easily a flower or a bird, could show you the way back to God, to the Source, to yourself. When you look at it or hold it & let it be without imposing a word of mental label on it, a sense of awe, of wonder, arises within you. Its essence silently communicates itself to you and reflects your own essence back to you.” ~Eckhart Tolle

“Even a stone, and more easily a flower or a bird, could show you the way back to God, to the Source, to yourself. When you look at it or hold it & let it be without imposing a word of mental label on it, a sense of awe, of wonder, arises within you. Its essence silently communicates itself to you and reflects your own essence back to you.” ~Eckhart Tolle

“This body is not me; I am not caught in this body, I am life without boundaries, I have never been born and I have never died. Over there the wide ocean and the sky with many galaxies All manifests from the basis of consciousness. Since beginningless time I have always been free. Birth and death are only a door through which we go in and out. Birth and death are only a game of hide-and-seek. So smile to me and take my hand and wave good-bye. Tomorrow we shall meet again or even before. We shall always be meeting again at the true source, Always meeting again on the myriad paths of life.”― Thích Nhất Hạnh, No Death, No Fear

“This body is not me; I am not caught in this body, I am life without boundaries, I have never been born and I have never died. Over there the wide ocean and the sky with many galaxies All manifests from the basis of consciousness. Since beginningless time I have always been free. Birth and death are only a door through which we go in and out. Birth and death are only a game of hide-and-seek. So smile to me and take my hand and wave good-bye. Tomorrow we shall meet again or even before. We shall always be meeting again at the true source, Always meeting again on the myriad paths of life.”― Thích Nhất Hạnh, No Death, No Fear

This flawless and extremely beautiful snowflake was artifically grown and photographed by Kenneth G. Libbrecht, professor of physics and excellent snowflake photographer. He grows this crystal in summer in Southern California, when it was 35 C (95 F) outside.

View this snowflake in high resolutions on flickr - it worth this!

Also i recommend Kenneth's snowflake site (http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/) - this resource have lots of interesting and useful information about snowflake physics and photography, and, of course, excellent photos.

This is my mini Public Service Announcement onCarbon Monoxide Poisoning.My family almost became a statistic last Fall...

Have you checked the expiration date on your carbon monoxide detector? Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?

We had 3, but not one of them went off recently when part of our furnace "cracked" and sent carbon monoxide through our air vents. Unfortunately the one in the best location to detect the leak had apparently expired and was not functioning even though it appeared to be working. Appearances can be deceiving. (Why don't these things give some signal that they are no longer working?)

I'm feeling very thankful that it was our downstairs unit and not one that heats the bedrooms. We escaped with only headaches and nausea. We were alerted to a problem with the heater be... more »

Live to See Another Sunset...

This is my mini Public Service Announcement onCarbon Monoxide Poisoning.My family almost became a statistic last Fall...

Have you checked the expiration date on your carbon monoxide detector? Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?

We had 3, but not one of them went off recently when part of our furnace "cracked" and sent carbon monoxide through our air vents. Unfortunately the one in the best location to detect the leak had apparently expired and was not functioning even though it appeared to be working. Appearances can be deceiving. (Why don't these things give some signal that they are no longer working?)

I'm feeling very thankful that it was our downstairs unit and not one that heats the bedrooms. We escaped with only headaches and nausea. We were alerted to a problem with the heater because it started to emit a strange smell. But, as most of you know, carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless. We were lucky!

So... go check those expiration dates. Or buy a carbon monoxide detector if you don't have one. And live to see another sunset

"The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may resemble other types of poisonings and infections, including symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and a feeling of weakness. Affected families often believe they are victims of food poisoning. Infants may be irritable and feed poorly. Neurological signs include confusion, disorientation, visual disturbance, syncope and seizures." Read more here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide﻿___

"Dieter Rams introduced the idea of sustainable development and of obsolescence being a crime in design in the 1970s. Accordingly he asked himself the question: is my design good design? The answer formed is now the celebrated ten principles.

Good Design:

1. Is innovative - The possibilities for progression are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for original designs. But imaginative design always develops in tandem with improving technology, and can never be an end in itself.

2. Makes a product useful - A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic criteria. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could detract from it.

"Dieter Rams introduced the idea of sustainable development and of obsolescence being a crime in design in the 1970s. Accordingly he asked himself the question: is my design good design? The answer formed is now the celebrated ten principles.

Good Design:

1. Is innovative - The possibilities for progression are not, by any means, exhausted. Technological development is always offering new opportunities for original designs. But imaginative design always develops in tandem with improving technology, and can never be an end in itself.

2. Makes a product useful - A product is bought to be used. It has to satisfy not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic criteria. Good design emphasizes the usefulness of a product whilst disregarding anything that could detract from it.

3. Is aesthetic - The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products are used every day and have an effect on people and their well-being. Only well-executed objects can be beautiful.

4. Makes a product understandable - It clarifies the product’s structure. Better still, it can make the product clearly express its function by making use of the user's intuition. At best, it is self-explanatory.

5. Is unobtrusive - Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. They are neither decorative objects nor works of art. Their design should therefore be both neutral and restrained, to leave room for the user's self-expression.

6. Is honest - It does not make a product appear more innovative, powerful or valuable than it really is. It does not attempt to manipulate the consumer with promises that cannot be kept.

7. Is long-lasting - It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many years – even in today's throwaway society.

8. Is thorough down to the last detail - Nothing must be arbitrary or left to chance. Care and accuracy in the design process show respect towards the consumer.

9. Is environmentally friendly - Design makes an important contribution to the preservation of the environment. It conserves resources and minimizes physical and visual pollution throughout the lifecycle of the product.

10. Is as little design as possible - Less, but better – because it concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity."